Handing Over the Keys to the Batmobile (“but remember, Robin, safety first!”)
Ok, you’ve gotten a taste of what I love about comics. But, hey, when I was growing up, comics were only a quarter. A lot has changed since then (and not for the better when it comes to prices!).
So now it’s your turn. I couldn’t possibly cover everything interesting out there related to comics. And as I’ve planned the course, my own biases certainly come through. But I’d love to hear about the things which really excite you concerning comics. So, I’m passing on the mantle.
Here’s what I’m offering you a chance to do:
Your Mission
- Form a small team. (And, even if you don’t care for some of your team members, please tryto resist attacking them the way Wolverine would!)
- As a team, select a comic-related topic for your session. Anything you want to pick is fine, as long as your team can agree on it as a whole.
- Create a plan to lead the entire class in a 20-30 minute exploration of your topic. You can plan your session any way you see fit, but here are a few recommendations:
- Provide us with some basic information about your topic (a short lecture, a PowerPoint presentation, or even reading a story aloud and showing the art could help do this)
- Consider whether you want us to have the class read a short written/web document and/or view a film clip
- Write out any discussion questions you’d like the class to consider
- It can help spark people idea’s if you have them write about a topic, so, if you want to, create a short writing prompt for the class members
- Your presentation should include an information delivery element (either use of a web site or PowerPoint slide show).
- You are required to create a handout to go with your presentation. You will need to make enough copies of your handout for everyone in the class (28 copies).
- Plan to have some fun with this task. Don’t think of this as a typical presentation. This is your chance to have your say. It’s also a chance for you to share with other people something that you love about comic books. If your plan seems boring, then give it some more thought. In fact, don’t even try to think like a teacher: Instead, think like a fan–this ought to be the kind of conversation fan boys and fan girls have about their favorite topics.